clutch bleeding???

blaznhot_23 · 03-18-2007, 07:55 PM

anyone know how to bleed the clutch on the SI's??? or even where can i find info on how to???

Kidekat · 03-19-2007, 02:31 AM

Same procedure as brake bleeding. Find the slave cylinder and bleed from there. Just make sure to keep the fluid topped off to avoid introducing air into the system.

Dessa_8837 · 03-19-2007, 02:32 AM

Same procedure as brake bleeding.

blaznhot_23 · 03-19-2007, 05:50 PM

^^^ so you just crak the line minimally and let out the air/fluid. and this is done at the slave cylinder correct???

blueroadster · 03-20-2007, 02:18 PM

1) Drain the old fluid from the clutch reservoir and fill with new fluid.

2) Connect a clear hose to the end of the bleed screw for the clutch (it's located under the intake manifold to the left of the clutch fork and has a black plastic cap on the end). Run the other end of the hose to catch the fluid when bleeding the line.

3) Loosen the bleed screw.

4) Have someone push on the clutch, release, push on the clutch, and so on. (watch the fluid level in the reservoir and refill as needed).

5) When you start to see the new clutch fluid come through the hose (and make sure that there are no air bubbles in the line) then hold the clutch down again and tighten the bleed screw.

6) Remove the hose from the bleed screw, reinstall the plastic cap, and then put the cap back on the clutch fluid reservoir.

As you can tell, it is a two person job but is really easy to do.

**twistedframe** · 03-20-2007, 02:23 PM

very nice step by step blueroadster! Have you done this to yours, and if so did you notice a difference from the clutch pedal as it was from the factory?

blueroadster · 03-20-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by twistedframe

very nice step by step blueroadster! Have you done this to yours, and if so did you notice a difference from the clutch pedal as it was from the factory?

mishima8 and I installed a SS clutch line on his car a few weeks ago. I have the same SS clutch line, but have not gotten around to installing it on my car as I am busy working on other things at the moment.

noahrexion^2 · 03-20-2007, 02:43 PM

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3) Loosen the bleed screw.

4) Have someone push on the clutch, release, push on the clutch, and so on. (watch the fluid level in the reservoir and refill as needed).

That is a sure way to introduce air into the system. It is exactly the same as brakes (hydraulic). So, when you push the clutch down with the valve open you are not building as much pressure as you could with it closed. Also when you release the pedal (engage the clutch) with the valve open your chances of getting air into the system are good.

What you should do it do it like brakes. Have someone press the pedal a few times and then hold it down to the floor (or close to the floor is fine); while they are holding the pressure on the pedal you then loosen the bleed screw. While still holding the pedal pressure you then close/tighten the bleed screw and then repeat this process until you see no bubbles or you see clean fluid (whichever you are trying to accomplish).

Just thought I would clear this up...

**twistedframe** · 03-20-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueroadster

mishima8 and I installed a SS clutch line on his car a few weeks ago. I have the same SS clutch line, but have not gotten around to installing it on my car as I am busy working on other things at the moment.

out of curiousity where did you order the clutch line from and how difficult was it to install?

blueroadster · 03-20-2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noahrexion^2

That is a sure way to introduce air into the system. It is exactly the same as brakes (hydraulic). So, when you push the clutch down with the valve open you are not building as much pressure as you could with it closed. Also when you release the pedal (engage the clutch) with the valve open your chances of getting air into the system are good.

What you should do it do it like brakes. Have someone press the pedal a few times and then hold it down to the floor (or close to the floor is fine); while they are holding the pressure on the pedal you then loosen the bleed screw. While still holding the pedal pressure you then close/tighten the bleed screw and then repeat this process until you see no bubbles or you see clean fluid (whichever you are trying to accomplish).

Just thought I would clear this up...

That was the point of connecting a clear hose to the end of the bleed screw. You would of course want to elevate the hose and have the other end dump into a container.

blueroadster · 03-20-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by twistedframe

out of curiousity where did you order the clutch line from and how difficult was it to install?

I ordered mine from here and the install was a piece of cake. Just make sure to loosen the two nuts on the hardline connections before removing the two clips.

blaznhot_23 · 03-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueroadster

mishima8 and I installed a SS clutch line on his car a few weeks ago. I have the same SS clutch line, but have not gotten around to installing it on my car as I am busy working on other things at the moment.

do you have a pic of the installed line???

blueroadster · 03-21-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

do you have a pic of the installed line???

No but, I guess you can say that you inspired me to get off my duff and spend 5 minutes to install and take a PIC for you.

blueroadster · 03-21-2007, 06:39 PM

Here are PICs:

A PIC of the clutch line:

A PIC of the bleed screw:

blaznhot_23 · 03-21-2007, 07:17 PM

blueroadster...thank you very much for post the pics and giving me a detailed explanation on everything....i greatly appreciate it. also do you feel a difference w/ the SS clutch line in place compared to stock?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 03-21-2007, 07:20 PM

can we use bandaide for this?

blueroadster · 03-21-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

blueroadster...thank you very much for post the pics and giving me a detailed explanation on everything....i greatly appreciate it. also do you feel a difference w/ the SS clutch line in place compared to stock?

No worries.

Difference...beats me...It will be a few weeks before the car will be roadworthy once again. At that point, I really could not say if there would be a difference with the line as so many other things were replaced or upgraded since the last time the car was on the road.

blueroadster · 03-21-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

can we use bandaide for this?

If it works for you, it's worth a shot.

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blaznhot_23 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 661, CA Posts: 8,044 MS Motorsports kicks ass!!! iTrader: 9 / 100%	^^^ so you just crak the line minimally and let out the air/fluid. and this is done at the slave cylinder correct???

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blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	1) Drain the old fluid from the clutch reservoir and fill with new fluid. 2) Connect a clear hose to the end of the bleed screw for the clutch (it's located under the intake manifold to the left of the clutch fork and has a black plastic cap on the end). Run the other end of the hose to catch the fluid when bleeding the line. 3) Loosen the bleed screw. 4) Have someone push on the clutch, release, push on the clutch, and so on. (watch the fluid level in the reservoir and refill as needed). 5) When you start to see the new clutch fluid come through the hose (and make sure that there are no air bubbles in the line) then hold the clutch down again and tighten the bleed screw. 6) Remove the hose from the bleed screw, reinstall the plastic cap, and then put the cap back on the clutch fluid reservoir. As you can tell, it is a two person job but is really easy to do.

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blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Here are PICs: A PIC of the clutch line: A PIC of the bleed screw:

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BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,255 iTrader: 10 / 100%	can we use bandaide for this?